Panzer Help

[CSP]

The breast eagle looks like an original, but I think a replaced original because the quality of the hand-stitching leaves a lot to be desired.

The shoulder boards are probably original, but again, I think added, because they look like the kind used on a dress uniform (bright silver braid) and not a field uniform, which a Panzer wrap is.

[Standard_Sean]

New Pictures

This is a consignment sale by the local antique store for an estate . The store owner is in to medals and badges and has authenticated those on the wrapper. The wrapper beret , pants and badges are a grouping from the same German. The wrapper was used for parade, and it is believed to be a private purchase. The pants, and wrapper are relatively sized, and have the same feel and texture. The pants show wear in the seat area, and boot top. I have the grouping on hold pending your help in verifying. The collar tab piping on the under side of the seam is the original pink as the piping. The top has faded out. Is it possible the collar tabs were from a previous tunic that were placed on this one, when tailored?

[Standard_Sean]

Interior- backing

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The ghost tab

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Under the collar

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I will post more pictures tomorrow.

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Shoulder Board Clip

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The full tab

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Button holes

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The exterior loop

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Belt loop and tie

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Trouser Stamps

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Trouser Stamps 2

[Tom M]

The wrapper from the extra pictures looks fine to me, I and I'm sure many others would benefit from a hands on inspection but from the pictures, the set looks more promising. The fading of the tabs make sense as I thought they were original collar tabs from the start but the colour difrientation had me confused. This Leutnant was a DK winner as well, and for the price you told me, I would snap it up

But wait for Bob and Scott, or Wade if he's around (AKA Panzer) to comment first, they have a lot more experience than me, but from where I'm looking, it looks very tasty...

Kind Regards,
Tom

[Standard_Sean]

Ah, thanks a lot Tom. Aswell as Bob and Scott, I appreciate all your help. If anybody is interested in the Panzer Crash Helmet, E-mail me and I will forward you the contact information.

Cheers, Sean